Yesterday we finally got the bike rack on the car, the bikes on the rack, and ourselves up to Christopher Columbus park. It was a glorious day. We actually had a tail wind in both directions. The wind often does a 180 degree switch in the early afternoon.
We rode north to see how the sewer project was doing. It's been going on for quite some time, closing parts of the trail, entrances to parks, and in general messing up biking in the north end. It's done! The trails and the park entrances are open now. That was good. The freeway project continues, but they haven't shut down any of the trail for that.
This is the sewer pipe that's been installed.
Here is the park, with the lake.
The out fall from the treatment plant. The water is amazingly hot. You can feel it on your face, looking at the water. I guess it cools off quickly, because people fish not too far down stream from there.
Jim saw the Mohs surgeon today, he complimented Jim on his excellent wound care. The Mohs doctor rubbed Jim's head and said he could feel the baby cancers below the skin, and that they needed to be dealt with. In 2018 Jim did several courses of 5-Fluorouracil on his face, arms, and scalp. It was brutal, 21 days of twice daily application, avoidance of the sun, and it was painful. When he was doing his face, he sort of looked like a tomato. All this for three weeks. Things have changed! For the better! 5-Fluorouracil is now mixed with calcipotriol, which is something like Vitamin D. So, Jim will do the combined creams for 5 days on his face, and 10 days on his head. So, if your dermatologist wants you to do this, ask about this treatment. Here is an article on the subject.
So, go forth and slay your skin cancers.
I am very surprised that they are allowed to put hot water into the stream. That is not permitted here. The water temperature affects aquatic life. I used to test the water from our factory's outflow for that reason.
ReplyDeletePS: Baby cancers under the skin. That would be terrifying. I'm glad that Jim has a treatment that he can stand.
DeleteThe prospect of more treatment cannot be pleasant, thought the alternative is worse. I hope the treatment is effective.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this treatment looks like it will be easier to deal with. Or at least shorter!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed the treatment is effective. Nice to find the trails open for riding.
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor has been going through the treatment on his head. I sure hope the new stuff is better for Jim. I take Calcitriol for my kidneys. Amazing how it can be used for such different problems. We've certainly been having nice riding weather for you to take advantage of.
ReplyDeleteHey Jim and Allison...Box Canyon Mark here, catching up on you guys. When I quit blogging I abandoned my site and failed to keep up with everyone. Anyway, sorry to hear the bad news of Cancer...but the good news of an effective treatment. We are in the Tucson area now (camped on Az Trust Land) out near Honeybee Trail. Still biking and hiking...but it hurts more :)
ReplyDeleteLove,
BCM
I used to follow your blog so it's good to know you're still around.
DeleteI need to go to the dermatologist and get some spots on my face retreated. but after this summer I am sick and tired of doctor appointments and procedures. I'll get it taken care of but not until next year. just a few months of respite.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the skin cancer info. As we have both had a couple of these, I need to read it and be informed so I can ask my dermatologist about it at the next appointment. So far I have only had the excision cure or liquid nitrogen (for pre-cancers).
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